Combined sponge-cup and chalk-holder.



E. SCHLOSSBERG.

COMBINED sPoNGE cuP AND cHALK HOLDER.

APPLICATION FILED MAY I2. |915.

Patented Aug. 24, 1915.

W/TNESSES 4014 pNrrEn sTA'rEs rA'rENr onirica.

EMIL scHnossEEEG, E NEX/v, YOEKQQN;` Y., Assia/Norton zoNE-raAnE ro` THE DECKER COMPANY?,H 0E NEW YORK, NY.

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Application ffneaMay 12, lait.'J serial N; 27,1544'.

T0 all whom it may concern Be it knownv thatv I, EME; SoHLossnEne,

a-subjecty of the Czar'ofzItussia, anda-resi@ dent of the city of New Yonk,borough ofy Brooklyn; in the county` of kKings and State of New York, have invented a new-'andi Improved Combined Sponge-Cup `andi Chalk- Holder, of which` the:y following: isa full,

clear, and exact description. l0

cup and chalk holder for bowling alleys:r

An object of the invention is to provide a simple, convenient and inexpensive sponge and chalk holder combined, in which the holder is detachable from the sponge cup, and which holder forms a retainer for the sponge within the cup whereby the same cannot be detached from the cup unless the holder is removed.

A further object of the invention is to provide a chalk holder in which the chalk is firmly secured to the holder.

With the above and other objects in view, the nature of which will more fully appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists in the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts as herein fully described, illustrated and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, forming part of the application, similar characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in both views.

Figure 1 is a vertical section of my device; and Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the sponge-cup lining.

Referring to the drawings, 3 represents .a cup which has a central projection 4. The cup is lined with metal 5 spun to the configuration of the cup 3. Of course, it is self-evident that, if desired, the cup can be formed entirely of metal or entirely of wood.

The metal lining is preferable for the reason that it prevents the warping of the wooden cup. The cup 3 in this case is shown secured to a bowling-alley post 6. Threaded axially in the projection 4 is a stud 7 on to which is threaded a chalk support 8 of the chalk holdery 9. rlhe bottom of the support engaging the projection 4 is of a larger 59 diameter than the projection, so that the bottom overhangs the projection and, consequently, retains the sponge 1() within the cup, as clearly indicated. Mounted on the top of the support isa piece of frustocone- M shaped chalk l2 having an axial bore. The

Myfinvention-relates toa combined sponge support 8. adjacent the top has a coneshaped portion 13 forming an extension of theoonelsurface. ofthe chalk 12. A rustocone-shapedy ring 14 engages the conc surface-13 ofthe support 8 andalso a portion of? theconesurface of the chalk member 12 adj acent the support 8. This ring draws. the ch'alkutothe support and retains it thereat when the ring is secured to the support by means ofi screws `15` or4` any other suitable means'. The frictional engagement between the ring 14 and the chalk is such as to prev ent the rotation of the chalk within the ring.

From the above description it will be seen that although the sponge 10 presents a large area for the players to wipe their fingers on, the players are prevented from pulling the sponge out of the cup by the provision of the central projection 4 to which is detachably secured the chalk holder 9.- 'Ihe chalk piece 12 presents all the Vfacility necessary for the players to chalk their hands but prevents the players from removing the chalk from the holder; thus, neither the sponge nor the chalk can be mislaid.

While I have described the principle of operation, together with the device which I now consider to be the best embodiment thereof, I desire to have it understood that the device shown is merely illustrative and that such changes may be made as are within the scope of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A combined sponge and chalk holder W,

for bowling alleys comprising a sponge cup and a chalk holder removable from the cup and forming a retainer for the sponge in the cupso that the same can not be removed unless the holder is detached.

2. A combined sponge and kchalk holder for bowling alleys comprising a sponge cup and a chalk holder in the central part of the cup raised above the same and detachably associated therewith, said holder forming a retainer for the sponge so that the same cannot be removedy from the cup unless the holder is removed.

3. Al combined sponge and chalk holder for bowling alleys comprising a sponge cup having a central projection, a chalk holder detachably secured to the projection, the bottom of the chalk holder engaging the projection being larger than the projection to form a retainer for the sponge in the cup, M9

so that the cup vcannot be removed unless the holder is detached. y v 4.' A'combined sponge and chalk Vholder for bowling alleys comprisinga sponge cup having a central projection raised to the level of the edge of the cup, an annular sponge Within the cup engaging the projection, and a chalk holder Vdetachably secured to ythe projection, the base of the chalk Copies koli this-patent may be obtained for chalk holder overhanging the projection to engage the sponge, whereby the same is 2o retained within the cup on the lining.

6. A combined sponga and chalk holder for bowling alleys comprising a sponge cup and a detachable chalk holder forming a retainer for the sponge in the cup, said chalk 25 holder comprising a support, a chalk piece on said support, and means detachable from the support for securing the chalk to the support.

In testlmony whereof I have signed my 30 name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing Witnesses. EMIL SCHLOSSBERG.

Witnesses:

B. Jorrn, PHILIP D. RoLLHAUs.

ve cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. G, 

